All Obituaries

Larry Allen Morgan, 58, of Columbia, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at his home.  He was born September 14, 1962 in Barren County, Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by his father, Veachel Morgan, his mother, Virginia Dile Rowe, and one brother, Clayton Morgan.  Larry was a painter, loved fishing and an avid University of Kentucky fan.  Survivors Include: His Wife – Pam Eldridge Morgan of Loretto, KY One Son – Larry Morgan, Jr. of Bardstown, KY Two...

Mable Maxine Todd, 76, formerly of Columbia, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She was born March 7, 1944, in Adair County, to the late Carlton and Naomi McClure Todd.  Also preceding her in death was a sister, Mary McDaniels.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia. Survivors include: Her sister – Bonita Lasley of Columbia Nieces & Nephews – Teriea, Jackie, Sharon, Carol, Craig, Nathan, Jeff...

  Peggy Waggener, 81, formerly of Columbia, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Glasgow State Nursing Facility in Glasgow. She was born January 1, 1939, in Adair County, to the late Fred and Sadie Flatt Janes.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan. C. Waggener, her brother, Bee Janes, her sister, Jessaphine Wheeler and a great-grandchild, Bailey Fletcher. Peggy, along with her late husband, owned and operated Columbia Tire & Recap and was...

John Lundy, 73, of Columbia, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was born February 14, 1947 in Sparta, Georgia to the late John Henry & Iola Spencer Lundy.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Carlton Lundy.  John was a member of Mattie E. Coleman AME Zion Church in Knoxville and attended 3Trees Church after moving to Columbia.  He was a United States Army Veteran and a former machine operator...

Mitchell Cheatham, 59, formerly of Columbia, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 3:23 P.M. at Hospice of Southern Kentucky/Greenwood in Bowling Green. He was born June 24, 1961, in Adair County, to the late Joe Wallace and Lula Reed Cheatham.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Michael Cheatham.  Mitchell was a US Army Veteran. Survivors include: Two sisters – Sandra Cheatham of Morgantown, Sheila Hayes and husband Dale of Columbia Six...

Loddie Biggs, 85, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, died Friday, September 11, 2020 at 3:25 P.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. She was born June 21, 1935, in Casey County, to the late China and Stella Coleman Ellison.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clem Douglas Biggs, a daughter, Gwendolyn Biggs Love, a sister, Loda Sandoval and three brothers, John, Curtis and Gary Ellison.  Ms. Biggs was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church...

  Roger Arthur Ussery, 77, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Sarah Ophelia Shaw Halbauer. He was of the Baptist faith, a US Air Force Veteran, retired from the Federal Aviation Administration, a member of the American Motorcyclist Association, North American Hunting Club, NARFE, American Legion, NRA and AARP. Survivors include: His wife – Remy P. Cipriano Ussery of Columbia Three sons –...

Dora Lee Kroeger, 57, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. She was born March 29, 1963, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Preceding her in death is her father, Orville Charles Kroeger, her mother, Flora Mae Thompson Frye, her husband, Michael McKinley and a brother, Bud Kroeger.  Dora enjoyed going to the Ole Homeplace Adult Daycare. Survivors include: One daughter – Laura Kroeger of Columbia One son – Michael Lee McKinley of...

Kevin Smith, 54, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home. He was born July 20, 1966, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to the late Huston Ramsey and Emma Lou Marty Smith and employed by Dr. Schneider Automotive Systems in Russell Springs. Survivors include: One son – Chase Smith of Columbia Two sisters & brothers-in-law – Beverly & Archie Absher of Campbellsville, Karen & Carson Hadley of Columbia Three nephews – David Absher, Jeff...

Jeff Rippey, 52, of Columbia, died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the Glenview Health Care Facility in Glasgow. He was born February 8, 1968 in Portland, Oregon.  Jeff was a former cook and laborer and enjoyed fishing. Survivors Include: His wife – Sheryl Gilpin Rippey of Columbia One son – Josh Hall Rippey Special friend – Helen Sneed of Columbia Several other friends also survive Cremation has been chosen and no services will be held. Grissom-Martin Funeral...